Sears Tower to get $350 million green makeover

CHICAGO — Building officials recently announced that the tallest building in the U.S. is set to receive a $350 million green renovation, according to the Associated Press.

The 110-story, 36-year-old Sears Tower, which will be renamed Willis Tower later this summer, will receive wind turbines, solar panels and a 35,000-square foot green roof, all designed to reduce operating costs and lessen the building’s carbon footprint, the story stated.

According to the story, the five-year project would reduce the tower''s electricity use by 80 percent and save 24 million gallons of water a year.

Sustainable aspects of the project include: Improvements to window panels; an advanced lighting control system; low-flow fixtures; and mechanical system upgrades, the story noted.